Harry Chappas

The drive home was a replay of Monday's show, ugh. As far as relevance is concerned Howard's show on Sirius is amazing and Arte Lang is a big reason why.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 04:00 PM) I think you've made some good points there. If you would please clarify something, do you mean if someone has yet another idea on Crede and Fields to start another thread, or if someone has a new idea about the height of the infield grass? It is my understanding, and someone correct me, we were trying to avoid a page of 20 threads and 6 were on Crede/Fields 5 were KW is an idiot 3 KW is genious, and the rest a smattering of anything. 5 threads on Crede v. Fields could be grouped as could the KW sucks threads. Funny thing, these threads are started anyway and are forced to be grouped together. If the size of the forum due to new threads is the issue, than that is understandable. If you search through a Catch-all thread I am sure there could be one or two new threads generated from these a day. The fact that there is a thread with 284 pages is ridiculous. The fact that there are maybe two new threads a day causes the board to become stale. I believe many posters maybe look at the most recent page of the catch-all and that is it. If you are not on the board daily you could miss ten pages of a possible catch-all thread and a good topic may be buried. I also think the fact that the daily periodicals are not linked is also a detriment to new ideas on the board. As for the size of the infield grass I will ignore this thought and believe I misunderstood the intent of your comment. But for argument sake there is probably a legitmate post about this at a cub site because their infield grass courtesy of the Sox groundskeeper is making them look bad thus far. I guess this could go in catch-all horiculture thread under SLaM.

Superman agrees

QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 11:10 AM) This was crazy stuff today. Artie was crying when he left the studio. Artie Lange walked out on the Howard Stern Show after an argument with his personal assistant on the air, and now the question remains whether he will ever return. The argument between Lange, who joined the show permanently in 2001, and his assistant of 2 years, Teddy, quickly escalated from a simple squabble over travel accommodations. As the spat continued, Lange became enraged and physically lashed out at Teddy, but the physical confrontation was apparently diffused by other members in the studio. When Lange returned, he said Teddy would be "dead" had he reached him and that he'd be in jail. Stern said he cannot condone Lange's actions, but Artie (who's been prone to such outbursts) said he can't guarantee he won't act out in the future. Artie then offered his resignation, and Stern accepted but told Lange to leave and cool off. Teddy returned to the studio several minutes later and said there was overreacting from everyone. Howard Stern and producer Gary Dell'Abate said they "did not know what to make of it all." You know what blows, my satallite was not working this morning and I missed it. I am not sure what was going on as traffic blew, ugh. Maybe I'll catch it on the way home.

I beleive this forum went downhill when everyone was expected to go elsewhere for general information and then everything was thrown into a catch-all thread. Threads with 260 or even 26 pages do no good. What is wrong with starting a new thread for each new thought? It either gains legs and grows or falls to the next page. When I originally signed on to this site there were links to every Sox related story for the day and then a thread. I came here for one stop shopping. Game threads used to have a Play-by-Play feel to them now if you ask for this, someone will link you to MLB.com or some other site that may update you in 3 minutes with the correct information. Instead of a new thread a good topic is discussed in the game thread and never heard from again. The fact that the Sox have struggled has this site turning into a dump on the Sox and an advesarial mood and the content is really decreasing.

Oh Jim Thome.

QUOTE (FLsouthsider @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 07:30 AM) However, pardon me if I think it's a long-term mistake to squeeze families and casual fans, turn them upside down and shake every last nickel out of their pockets before they leave the stadium. If you have ever gone anywhere as a family, the zoo, movies, monster truck racing, church, etc. The price you pay is outrageous. Family of Four Monster Truck Racing total spent $150 (tickets $80, parking $15, food for four $55) Matinee Movies $60 (tickets $32, food $28) if you thought ballpark food was expensive, the movies cost more and it is terrible Zoo ($110 annual membership, food same as the ballpark, parking is like $8) As for beer prices, I got no real problem with it and I drink anywhere from 0 to 7 a game. The JR cheap thing is so overblown it is sickening.

Anyone think Illitch had more of a say in the Cabrerra deal that Dombroski lead on during the interview Sunday.

A bad bullpen will prohibit a team from going on a long winning streak. The problem with their starters is that outsdie of Verlander none of them are guaranteed to go deep into games consistently enough to hide that bullpen. Bonderman is Jon Garland, a nice pitcher but not a great pitcher. You also never know what you are going to get from Robertson and Willis and Rogers is old and can have health issues. The cold weather this weekend could play a big role.

I'll throw my thoughts out here. The line-up is set until further notice. Sorry Alexi, Brian, Pablo and Jerry. I think they need to get an average MLB 4th OF and send Alexi and/or Brian down to get at-bats. Linebrink yesterday was interesting. This was a prototypical Ozzie (I know he was ejected) show me what I have got April move to keep in my pocket until it is needed. Why not bring in Logan or Thorton to face the three lefties in the 8th? He gave up a run but it was cheap and in a close game Quintin catches the pop up blooper. You know now that Linebrink is the 8th inning guy. Thorton needs some work though and it forced Jenks to pitch which with the off day was not that bad of a thing. This team is winning because the players are doing their job. I think Cabrerra, Thome and Konerko need to step it up a bit ana I am sure they will. It seems Cabrerra is really helping Uribe become an above average 2B, the DP's are looking better as Uribe's arm is a gun. I think Uribe could win a GG at 2B this year if the award was legitimate. The home plate umpire was terrible yesterday. The approach at the plate is incredible. Maybe last year was a blessing. Do the Sox have a stolen base this year or have the yattempted a hit and Run? How are they winning? Here is to hoping.

Talking about setting up a guy for failure. Why does Uribe get the start again? Alexi will have faced C.C., Carmona and Verlander in his three opportunites? Why even change the line-up that won three straight? Except to have Hall s far away from a line-up as possible. They need to put Laexi and Anderson in AAA and find some scrub to ride the bench as a 4th OF. There is no need to sit guys other than usual rest and the other guys should be in AAA getting AB's.

Brantley is a moron. It is easy to admit your wrong when you look as stupid as that.

People that call radio talk shows are bigger losers that people that post on messageboards. First call is a dope saying that Owens return is going to help this team score more...... Real nice game coming back. Both leftie's have been hit really good this season. Think AJ gets Sunday night's national tv game off or Opening Day?

Ozzie really needs to use better defesne in the 9th inning. Nice game.

1-2 spinner and who needs Granderson. Is is unlistenable.

Crede and Uribe trying to get the Sox right back onto the field.

Why does this moron insist on throwing sidearm? Jose heats up the woeful Tiger offense with free passes.

Great call on the friggin Clete Thomas killing the Sox. On the radio they said Swisher can not hit Robertson nor does he pick up the ball well at Comerica. Why is Ozuna not starting and Anderson in center? The Uribe error caused Contreras to throw an extra innings worth of pitches. The one unearned run is not the only thing. I will say it again, defense is an afterthought with this organization.

At $37M Thome-Konerko-Dye need to do something more than once a series. If the Sox are not putting pressure on teams this is where the problem will lie not with Crede, Uribe or Ramirez. Anderson needs to play. Both games were lost in my mind becasue of defense (Cabrerra in the first game and Dye in the second) these are nice plays that should be made nothing that will make a highlight reel. Sure Buerhle should be able to minimize the damage but the more pitches you are forced to throw, the more likely it is that you will give up hits especially Buerhle. Vazquez was sailing and would have gotten through 5 innings easily if not for the Dye miscue.

ugh.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 01:14 PM) The 9th inning = Bobby Jenks. If Bobby loses a game, I can live with that. I know what Bobby's going to bring me, and there won't be many games where I have to worry about him. I don't know yet what our rebuilt bullpen is going to give me. When was the last time Jenks pitched. Not making excuses but I agrre with Balta 100%. The Sox defense (Cabrerra and Dye yesterday) has realistically cost them a shot at winning both games thus far. They need to capitalize here. Third inning with two on and have nothign to show thus far.

Unclutchness.

If Uribe and Crede play defense they will not be the reason this team losses. This team will lose because Thome, Konerko and Dye do not earn their $37M. Dye cost Danks the win by the way. Michaels misplayed the ball. Anderson sighting. 1st and 2nd, 1 out Here is where Thome needs to do something.

QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 12:45 PM) Dye has 1 bad ball today...you guys are expecting a miracle on the double No just a nice play.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 12:37 PM) I think Garko is going to go deep today. If your team can not hit they they have to play defense. The biggest piece of BS sold by Williams and Guillen is that they are focusing on speed and defense. Dye or Konerko should have been pulled in the last inning for speed and defense. They were not and this ballgame is Ova. Guillen is not making any moves as a manager now a days to help this team.